Gmail vs eclipso
On privacy it's eclipso. On price it's Gmail. On features it's a tie. Here's everything side by side, last checked 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Gmail or eclipso?
- Go for Gmail if you'd like email without paying for it.
- eclipso is the better pick if you want your email to stay in Germany; a provider with no advertising business behind it; and more space for your mail: 20 GB.
| Feature | Gmail | eclipso |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month | Connect €1.49 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, 15 GB shared with Drive | Yes, 4 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 20 GB |
| Your own domain | No | On paid plans |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | United States and worldwide | Germany |
| Founded | 2004 | Unknown |
| Free trial | Free | Free plan (Freemail) |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Plus addressing only | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Gmail Free (Google One 100 GB for more space) at Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month, against eclipso Connect at €1.49 a month.
- Gmail has a free plan (15 GB shared with Drive); eclipso has a free plan (4 GB).
- Space: Gmail gives 15 GB of storage, eclipso 20 GB of storage.
- Gmail keeps your mail in the United States and worldwide, while eclipso keeps it in Germany.
- The companies sit under different laws: Gmail in United States, eclipso in Germany.
- Gmail (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; eclipso doesn't.
- Aliases: Gmail offers plus addressing only, eclipso yes.
Questions people ask
Is Gmail more private than eclipso?
eclipso scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Gmail 0. eclipso gives you your email to stay in Germany and a provider with no advertising business behind it.
Is Gmail cheaper than eclipso?
Gmail costs nothing to start (Free; 100 GB about £1.59–£1.99 a month). eclipso's cheapest plan, Connect, is €1.49 a month. eclipso has a free plan too: 4 GB.
Can I use my own domain with Gmail or eclipso?
No, neither lets you use your own domain, so your address stays on theirs.
Where is my email stored with Gmail and eclipso?
Gmail keeps it in the United States and worldwide. eclipso keeps it in Germany.
Prices and the latest news
- 22 October 2026 eclipso: Free; paid plans not confirmed, when I checked
The latest headlines: Gmail news · eclipso news.
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How to switch
Moving to Gmail · Moving from Gmail. Or see all my switching guides.